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    Cole In? How Chelsea Should Line Up Against Everton

    Chelsea are looking to cement their place at the top of the Premier League tomorrow as they host Roberto Martinez's Everton side. Chelsea's home form is notoriously strong, but how should they line up to gain all three points?

    Petr Cech will be in goal, though his form has looked a little shaky of late, and I expect Azpilicueta to switch to the right of defence as Branislav Ivanovic slips back into the middle to replace the injure John Terry. Gary Cahill will probably be the other half of the central roles, with Ashley Cole coming back into the side on the left.

    I'd have Ramires and Nemanja Matic in the central slots of midfield with Oscar just in front playing as the playmaker. I would have Eden Hazard on the left and Willian on the right as has been for much of the season, but the forward place is a little harder to choose from.

    I'd probably go for Samuel Eto'o to lead the line as he has looked the most impressive so far this season.

    I expect the Blues to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with an impetus on hitting Everton on the counter attack, though there is a lot of flexibility available to them.